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United
Way of Virginia's Eastern Shore
cares about what matters in our community. We value our community and
dedicate ourselves to impacting lives and getting results. We have
one mission: To help improve the quality of life for all residents of
the Eastern Shore. What matters is the lives we change and the communities
that we help. For a family who has lost their home after a fire, providing
shelter matters. For a mother who cannot afford childcare, low-cost
after school programs matter. For a senior citizen unable to drive,
transportation services matter. For a parent whose child needs specialized
medical care in Hampton Roads and can't afford bridge toll, guest services
programs at the hospitals matter.

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Where
does the money come from?
From generous people like you. Wether you choose to participate by payroll
deduction through a work place campaign or as an individual donor, every
dollar helps us reach our goal. Since 1991, we have raised over 4.1
million dollars through our annual fund-raising campaigns.
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Why
Invest in United Way of Virginia's Eastern Shore?
United
Way is Local
Funds raised on Virginia's Eastern Shore stay on the Shore unless you
designate otherwise. The agencies that receive funds provide programs
that serve your friends, family and neighbors from all walks of life.
United
Way is Effective
United Way funding helps touch the lives of many Accomack and Northampton
County residents each year.
United
Way is Efficient
Volunteers are at the heart of United Way of Virginia's Eastern Shore
decision-making, so fundraising and administrative costs are held to
a minimum, making your gift work as hard as you do. Our 3-year average
administrative expense is only 14.1%. If you are interested in volunteering,
please call or email our Executive Director, Flo Bowers.
United
Way is Accountable
An independent audit is conducted annually. Local volunteers also review
funding requests and make the allocation decisions, ensuring that every
doller is spent wisley.
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How
can you give?
For monetary donations, simply fill out our pledge card, specify which
payment option you prefer and mail it to the address provided. If you
would like your contribution to go to a specific qualifying nonprofit
agency then please write the name of the agency on the pledge card.
Current
Campaign
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